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BURY2GETHER - A Forum for Parents/Carers of Children/Young People (0-25) with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), who access services in Bury.
Bury, England
Joined May 2018
The Fair Education Alliance has launched its 2025 Report Card, setting out priorities for tackling deep-rooted inequities in education. The report warns of persistent gaps in attainment, attendance and wellbeing for disadvantaged pupils. https://t.co/CUPIhpMjWU
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📣 IPSEA’s ‘Introduction to SEND Law’ is taking place at the SEND Hub in October! Parent/carers are asked to kindly make a contribution of £10 as this course has a significantly higher cost to anything else we provide. Details below. Booking essential https://t.co/ZsYQaKCGTV
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Our next Care and Convo is Thursday 18th September 12.30-1.45pm. SENDiass are attending. Places can be booked now https://t.co/uzMW4CgvuO
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Details of a Wheelchair Skills Training session in September
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Worried your child still doesn’t have a school place for September? 🏫 Contact’s advisers explain your rights & next steps if plans aren’t in place. Read more 👇 https://t.co/dEKTstfnp6
contact.org.uk
Many parents may be worried about whether their child with additional needs will have a school place in September.
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If you’ve known us for a while, you’ll know we’re called Contact. But over the years, we’ve heard from many people that our name doesn’t always make it clear who we are or what we do. That’s why we’re now thinking about whether a name change could help us better represent the
contact.org.uk
Could you find us a new name that makes it clearer who we are and what we do? We'd love to hear your suggestions!
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📢Our HOW TO BE A GOOD EMPLOYER ONLINE BUILD RESPECT, LEAD FAIRLY & CREATE A WORKPLACE THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE. Funded by @skillsforcare 🎟️book on now 🔗via https://t.co/BUr6vPznV1
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Fridays is the SEND session 3-4pm
Aquarun Summer Takeover!!!🌞😁🥳👊 ➡Every Mon - Friday 1.30pm🕜 & Sat 2.30pm🕝 ➡Ramsbottom Pool🏊♀️ ➡For ages 5 - 14, admission policy applies👍 👀ADVACE BOOKING ESSENTIAL👀 Book here: ( https://t.co/2mNd6yj4KL ) #swim #summerholidays
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Online early years workshops Contact is offering FREE online Brighter Beginnings workshops for families with children aged 0-5 with SEND, covering topics like toilet training, speech, and behaviour. Explore the workshops and book your place. https://t.co/e7KO4OAHeq
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We're holding a free workshop run by @contactfamilies exclusively for SWAN UK families on supporting parents of children with anxiety. Join us on 2 October 12-2pm. Register: https://t.co/U3mrv53MUK If you are not yet part of the SWAN UK community join now: https://t.co/vg6pRE8JRM
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Too many disabled children are being turned away from holiday clubs, leaving parents without childcare or forced to take unpaid leave. It shouldn’t be this hard. Read more 👇
contact.org.uk
We are now into the second week of the summer holidays in England and Wales, and the last remaining weeks of the summer holidays in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Lots of parents have been sharing...
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What's on in July 📢 Join us for one of our upcoming SEND law training sessions for professionals - all delivered virtually via Zoom by a member of our legal team. Take a look at our upcoming sessions and book your place today: https://t.co/5w8m0ShIKy
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Did you know we have online courses? 💻 Our online courses consist of comprehensive resources and online exercises where you can learn at a pace that works for you. Find out more: https://t.co/EzXyHVXUqJ
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Does your child have a continuing care package? Contact has done some research into continuing care as they know that it can be difficult to access. They are looking for parents to speak out about continuing care. Please get in touch with elaine.bennett@contact.org.uk for more.
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Today is #ARFIDAwarenessDay. ARFID isn’t picky eating, it’s a serious eating disorder often linked with neurodivergence. Many families we support face this daily. You're not alone 💚 For info & support, check out @beatED and @ArfidUk
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Know a parent carer who goes above & beyond? Maybe it’s you. The Parent Carer Award celebrates those everyday superheroes making life happen for their disabled children. Nominate now 🏆👉 https://t.co/6tcdV4XJ64
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Do you know a grandparent who goes the extra mile for a disabled child in their family? Nominate them for the Grandparent of the Year category in our Contact Awards 2025🏆 Nominations close soon, so don’t wait! Submit yours here: https://t.co/pCQTtHS7bc
#ContactAwards2025
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We are offering more of our FREE Brighter Beginnings workshops, for families of children with SEND age 0-5. Check out what's available, and book your free places, here: 👇
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